TM 5-3805-254-20-1
PRIMING FUEL SYSTEM
This task covers:
a.
Filling Primary Fuel Filter
c.
Filling Fuel Pump (page 2-483)
(page 2-481)
b.
Filling Secondary Fuel Filter
(page 2-482)
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
Handle, ratchet, 1/2-inch drive
One
Socket, 3/4-inch, 1/2-inch drive
Wrench, box-end, 9/16-inch
Equipment Condition
Wrench, oil filter
Wrench, torque, 0 to 175 ft lb
Left side hood panel opened (page 2-424).
(0 to 245 N•m), 1/2-inch drive
Battery cables disconnected (page 2-424).
Materials/Parts
Gasket, canister
Oil, fuel, diesel (item 12, appendix C)
Packing, canister
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
FILLING PRIMARY FUEL FILTER
WARNING
Diesel fuel burns easily. Do not smoke or allow flames nearby. Disconnect batteries (page 2-424)
when working on fuel system. Failure to observe these precautions could cause serious injury or
death to personnel.
NOTE
These steps are to be performed if engine has run out of fuel.
If fuel filters have been previously changed and filled, proceed to step 10.
Canister gasket and packing must be changed each time fuel canister is removed.
2-481
